FAQ About Indoor Plant Nomenclature and Identification
How does plant nomenclature work for hybrids and cultivars?
Plant nomenclature for hybrids involves naming conventions that include the names of both parent species, often indicated with an "x". Cultivars, which are cultivated varieties, are named by adding a single quote and the cultivar name. For example, Ficus elastica 'Robusta' is a cultivar of the Rubber Plant.
